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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.15, 931.71 and 395.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.15, 931.71 and 395.55 is: 545.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.15 : 931.71 = 395.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.15/931.71 = 395.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.15x = 931.71 × 395.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.15x = 368,537.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,537.89/675.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.86

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